Port of Gemlik

The controlling depth at Gemlik is 12 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Gemlik is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sivrikaya Burnu Lighthouse at 14 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Boz Burnu (16.5 NM WNW), Tuzla Burnu (16.5 NM WNW), Yelkenkaya Burnu (22.5 NM NNE), Southeast İstanbul Lighthouses (24.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Gemlik is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Gemlik (TRGEM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for TRGEM on the live map.

The Port of Gemlik is a port in TR. Its UN/LOCODE is TRGEM — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, TR, are the ISO country code for TR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Gemlik operates in the UTC+3 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

GEMLIK (UN/Locode: TRGEM), Turkey is a seaport located at approximately 40.42740° N, 29.11552° E.

Coordinates: 40.42740° N, 29.11552° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MUDANYA — UN/Locode: TRMUD — 40.37065° N, 28.90262° EGEBZE — UN/Locode: TRGEB — 40.75547° N, 29.37558° EDARICA — UN/Locode: TRDAR — 40.76000° N, 29.37000° E

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m; oil terminal depth 15.5m - 16m and maximum draft approx. 12 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: not available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

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